For a discussion of vouchers and similar issues, see “ Shifting Boundaries: The Establishment Clause and Government Funding of Religious Schools and Other Faith-Based Organizations.” Because that analysis was published in 2009 and has not been updated, it does not include a discussion of more recent Supreme Court voucher rulings or upcoming cases.Ĭonflicts over religion in school are hardly new.

In the 19th century, Protestants and Catholics frequently fought over Bible reading and prayer in public schools.